In case you missed it the first time around, the latest Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ comes with even stronger road presence.
The A 45 S 4MATIC+ Limited Edition is distinguished by eye-catching paintwork and a swathe of race-inspired external enhancements.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine pumps out an astonishing 310kW of power propelling the compact sports car from 0-100km/h in as little as 3.9 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 270km/h.
Fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and AMG torque control each make a significant contribution to dynamic driving.
The rear axle drive contains two electronically controlled multi-plate clutches, each connected to a drive shaft on the rear axle.
Not only can driving force be distributed variably between the front and rear axles, but also selectively between the left and right rear wheels.
Inside, a number of key trim and specification updates add an even sportier touch to the performance-focused cabin.
The addition of an AMG-developed Aerodynamics Package adds further appeal and a tangible improvement to driving characteristics.
The limited edition incorporates both AMG Night Package and Night Package II, both of which add striking design elements in black and high-gloss black that underline the model’s expressive character.
Night Package includes black accents to the front splitter, wing mirror housings and beltlines, while windows behind the B-pillar are dark tinted.
With Night Package II adds darkened details to the struts on the radiator trim, on badging on the front fender and tailgate, on the grille-mounted and wheel hub-mounted Mercedes stars, and on the door handles.
These details are complemented by the black racing stripe that runs from front to rear, set with a bonnet-mounted AMG crest.
Foil racing stripes adorn the flanks, and distinctive ‘A 45 S’ lettering is displayed on the front doors.
The look is completed by an extensive network of yellow highlights, matching the edition-exclusive 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels in matt black with contrasting yellow flange and rim spokes.
The stunning Green Light Magno paintwork has not previously been available in the compact class and was sourced directly from the Mercedes-AMG GT.
The AMG high-performance brake calipers are gloss black with a white AMG logo, with a silver-chrome fuel cap finished with the AMG logo, and AMG puddle lights.
Inside, the black AMG Performance seats are trimmed in Artico leather and Microcut microfibre with yellow decorative stitching, which also extends to the door panels and instrument panel.
The front seats have ‘45 S’ emblems embroidered into the headrests in yellow.
The AMG Performance steering wheel is finished in leather and Microcut with yellow decorative stitching.
Aluminium trim elements with AMG pattern and yellow AMG lettering add further accents to the interior, while AMG door sills illuminate the AMG logo in yellow, and AMG floor mats include ‘45 S’ lettering and yellow stitching.
As its name implies, the new Limited Edition model is offered to Australian Mercedes-AMG customers in strictly limited numbers.
Mercedes-AMG A 45 Limited Edition retails for $128,400 and is available to order now.
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